Heavy Mountain Snow across Portions of the Rockies and Intermountain West; Mainly Tranquil Weather for the East

A storm will move across the Intermountain West and Rockies through Tuesday. Heavy snow is forecast for the higher terrain with rain for lower elevations. Meanwhile, large area of high pressure for the East will keep the weather tranquil with moderating temperatures. Later this week, a more significant storm is possible for the West, especially for northern California. Read More >

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Current conditions at

Portage, Portage Glacier (PATO)

Lat: 60.78°NLon: 148.83°WElev: 95ft.

Overcast

38°F

3°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	E 5 mph
Barometer	29.61 in (1002.7 mb)
Dewpoint	36°F (2°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	34°F (1°C)
Last update	18 Oct 8:53 pm AKDT

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Whittier AK

Tonight

Chance
Rain/Snow
then
Rain/Snow
Low: 35 °F
Tuesday

Rain/Snow
then Heavy
Rain
High: 46 °F
Tuesday
Night

Heavy Rain
Low: 38 °F
Wednesday

Rain
High: 46 °F
Wednesday
Night

Chance Rain
Low: 36 °F
Thursday

Chance Rain
then Rain
High: 45 °F
Thursday
Night

Rain
Low: 36 °F
Friday

Rain
High: 45 °F
Friday
Night

Rain Likely
Low: 38 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 4am. Low around 35. East wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tuesday

Rain before 7am, then rain and snow between 7am and 10am, then rain after 10am. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. High near 46. East wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tuesday Night

Showers before 7pm, then rain after 7pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 38. East wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Wednesday

Rain. High near 46. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the evening.

Thursday

Rain, mainly after 4pm. High near 45. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Rain. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 45.

Friday Night

Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 38.